Misconceptions On Modern Man

Day: February 12, 2018

Anybody who has tried to lose weight can tell you it is not an easy walk on the path. In an effort to help you burn the excess fats and trim your weight, I have pilled a few of the most popular workout routines that will help you reduce weight within the shortest time possible and in an easy way.

Here are some of the most popular exercises for weight loss in men:

Barbell Squats

Squats are big, strong moves that need a lot of energy to carry out and also use a variety of muscles. Squats have been proved to be more superior at burning excess fats and calories compared to the machine- based leg press.

How to Do Barbell Squats

In performing barbell squats, stand on your feet more than shoulder-width apart to allow for deeper squats, obtaining your hamstrings and glutes involved. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip on the upper part of your back but avoid resting it on the neck. Get the weight of the barbell and slowly squat down with your head up and back straight. Lower yourself such that your hips and knees are at the same alignment level and your legs at a 90 degrees position. Move your heels into the ground and push yourself vigorously to an upright position. Repeat the process for as long as you feel comfortable.

Pushups

This is one of the most simple but effective weight loss exercises. Without the use of any gym equipment, this exercise requires nothing but the determination to activate your chest, arms, and shoulders all at once. The more muscles you activate, the higher the amount of calories and fats you burn, hence, significant weight loss.

How to do pushups

Set up your body weight supported by your hands under your shoulders and toes while in a straight position. Be careful to keep your core locked so that a straight line is formed between your heels, glutes, and head. Lower your body till the chest is a few inches from the floor and then vigorously move up by extending your arms fully. Repeat these several processes several times till you are sure to have burnt a lot of calories.

Burpees

This form of weight loss exercise did not just earn its name for nothing. It is a full body workout that will leave you sweating in the gym as it activates most body muscles to burn fats and calories. Performing burpees daily for a short time will prompt your body to burn fats and calories by working on your chest, arms, shoulders, and legs all at a go.

How to do burpees

Begin with your feet and shoulder-width apart and squat till your thighs are in a parallel position with the floor. From the base of the squat, put your hands on the ground and kick your legs out in a press up style behind you. Push up till your arms are straight and then move in your legs at the base of the squat posture. Move up through your heels to about 6 inches above the floor and repeat the process.

There are several other popular forms of weight loss exercises that I cannot round up in this single article. They include barbell rolls, sit-ups, bent over rows, barbell lunge, and barbell bench press among others. All these exercises will get your body burning the excess fats and calories and in the end helping you shed off excess weight.…